Designing and maintaining a yard in Boerne requires an understanding of Texas Hill Country geology. Properties along River Road, Ranger Creek, and Cordillera Ranch feature thin topsoil sitting directly over solid limestone plates. JK Seriously Landscaping brings the specialized heavy equipment, native Texas plants, and stonework craftsmanship needed to build outdoor spaces that thrive in harsh summer heat.
"In Boerne, you cannot simply dig a planting hole with a standard hand shovel. You hit solid caliche and limestone six inches down. If you do not mechanically fracture that rock and build proper drainage channels, plants sit in subterranean stone buckets and drown during spring thunderstorms. We engineer every planting bed and retaining wall specifically for Kendall County terrain."
Challenge: Soil measures only 3 to 8 inches deep before hitting impervious limestone strata, restricting root depth.
Solution: We use pneumatic breakers and mini-excavators to open wide planting pockets and import enriched sandy loam compost.
Challenge: Suburban white-tailed deer herds consume ornamental shrubs, tender roses, and non-native flowers overnight.
Solution: We plant proven deer-resistant native flora including Texas Mountain Laurel, Agarita, Red Yucca, and Salvia Greggii.
Challenge: Kendall County drought rules restrict spray irrigation to single designated days during summer heatwaves.
Solution: We install zoned low-flow drip lines directly at root bases, insulated by 3 inches of native shredded cedar mulch.
Challenge: Storm surges wash down sloped Hill Country lots, stripping topsoil and exposing tree taproots.
Solution: We build dry-stack or mortared Texas limestone retaining walls with drainage gravel to create stable terraces.
Terraced garden beds, xeriscaping, and drought-tolerant Hill Country native plantings.
Hand-chiseled stone walls, flagstone patios, and erosion control terraces.
Native cedar mulch delivery and Texas river rock borders that preserve soil moisture.
Scheduled mowing, line trimming, and seasonal estate cleanups across Boerne.
Canopy thinning, roofline clearance, and strict oak wilt prevention pruning.
Palmetto St. Augustine and Bermuda sod laying with subsoil rototilling and rolling.
| Service | Ballpark Range | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Flower Bed Renovation & Planting | $1,800 to $4,500 | Includes rock breaking, enriched soil, native perennials, and cedar mulch. |
| Limestone Retaining Wall | $75 to $130 / linear ft | Texas limestone with gravel drainage trench and backfill compaction. |
| Flagstone Patio or Walkway | $18 to $28 / sq ft | Natural chopped Hill Country flagstone over compacted road base. |
| Bi-Weekly Property Maintenance | $65 to $120 / visit | Mowing, line trimming, blowing, and seasonal bed weed control. |
Texas Sage (Cenizo), Red Yucca, Texas Mountain Laurel, Agarita, Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii), and Blackfoot Daisy grow exceptionally well. White-tailed deer avoid them due to their aromatic foliage, leathery texture, or bitter taste.
We use pneumatic demolition breakers and mini-excavator augers to fracture the limestone bedrock. We create planting pits two to three times wider than the root ball and backfill with blended topsoil to give roots room to expand.
Yes. Hillside slopes in Kendall County require terraced limestone retaining walls. We install crushed limestone drainage channels behind the wall to relieve hydrostatic pressure and stop soil erosion during heavy rains.
The City of Boerne and Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District enforce year-round water conservation stages. Spray irrigation is limited to designated days based on street address. We design drip-irrigation landscapes that comply with all local drought rules.
Call Jeffrey Jacobs at (726) 228-9029 for an on-site visit to inspect your soil, slope, and landscaping needs.
Call (726) 228-9029